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Melanie Shaner

Woodbridge,Virginia

Summary

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Aide

Family Contract
Woodbridge, VA
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.

Activities Assistant

Potomac Place
Woodbridge, VA
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Engaged residents through events, small groups and personal attention.
  • Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
  • Scheduled movies, entertainment and other special events.
  • Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities and confidence.
  • Provided respectful mobility assistance to individuals needing extra support.
  • Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
  • Coordinated and led Memory Care, and Assisted Living activities for both small and large groups.
  • Managed scheduled events for Potomac Place Residents to maximize activities and attendance.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA
08.1983

High School Diploma -

Williamsburg High School
Williamsburg, PA
06.1979

Skills

  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Patient Massage
  • Care Plan Management
  • Linens Management
  • Bathing Support
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Dietary Orders Compliance
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Family Support and Instruction
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Meal Planning and Preparation

Timeline

Home Care Aide

Family Contract
09.2021 - 03.2022

Activities Assistant

Potomac Place
06.2019 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science -

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

High School Diploma -

Williamsburg High School

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